No, it will not.
You need to go into the function menu and change the Throttle function to Motor function. When you select motor function, you will then have a throttle lock for electrics, rather than a throttle cut for IC engines.
I think Futaba should add a line to the new model setup, where you select the type of power system to be used. When Motor function is selected, the latest version software will automatically set the servo reversing for use with an ESC
Pete

Guys, please can you confirm that if I set the throttle cut on say sf, at a value of 0%, my esc will power down the throttle even if the throttle stick isn't at the bottom?
So I can cut if crash is imminent or I'm on ground for safety feature.
Tia.

No - you should change your THR to MOT in the Function menu and use MDL - MOTOR to set SF to a kill switch; then it will disable the MOTor from any position. Throttle Cut only does that on the lower part; you cant cut from eg wot.

Below is a question I asked on another forum. I didn't get many answers so I though I'd ask here...

I've been flying with this radio for a month or so now and really like it... I'm flying some larger gas stuff (37% Pilot RC Edge) and not real comfortable with the throttle... It just seems real sensitive. I've put -15% expo on throttle in the dual rate menu, but It doesn't really help out. I'm coming from electric so I'm sure there is a learning curve, but with the same radio, say with my electric 70" Slick, I feel really comfortable with it. Any other things I can try out?

This is the answer I received....Set up a throttle curve. Just play with the settings until you get it right.

I fly both electric and gas and this is what gives me a throttle response on my DLEs and DAs pretty close to an electric motor. I fly 3D, low and slow and this really helps.

0
15
35
60
90

Most of the gas motors have their power around mid stick (35-65% stick position) and that is where you need to tame it a little.

Your throttle servo link geometry is also very important to give you a better resolution. A digital servo on throttle and running your receiver (8CH/14CH) in high speed mode will also improve this response.

No, it will not.
You need to go into the function menu and change the Throttle function to Motor function. When you select motor function, you will then have a throttle lock for electrics, rather than a throttle cut for IC engines.
I think Futaba should add a line to the new model setup, where you select the type of power system to be used. When Motor function is selected, the latest version software will automatically set the servo reversing for use with an ESC
Pete

I tried that, tjanks. However, there is no control on the throttle now, just a constant level when I switch the switch. Do I need to set some other stuff on the motor page to get it to behave like a throttle?
Thx.

Page 25 of the attached document illustrates how to set up different types of throttle curve. Exponential should also solve your problems though you may well need a much higher value. The other thing you could look at is the linkage geometry of the servo and throttle arms.

Thanks MalcolmHolt.... I'll take a look at the pdf. My linkage is set pretty well. I'm at 100% on my epa/travel. I was way off when I first hooked it up and was hitting WOT at about 1/2 throttle on the Tx.... My servo horn was way too long...

SalamSyed - Thanks my man, I'll try those out. I'm using a Hitec 5665, although I'm not running in HS. I'll try HS out as well.

I tried that, tjanks. However, there is no control on the throttle now, just a constant level when I switch the switch. Do I need to set some other stuff on the motor page to get it to behave like a throttle?
Thx.

Assuming you have J3 as motor control, go to MDL - MOTOR:
You probably have changed INH to ACT (ON) and set the SW to F.
On screen 1 goto the MOTOR OFF +0 and pull J3 down (or whatever position you want to be the kill level) and hold RTN, should change the zero to +100.
(the black and white in the bar are timer references, set on screen 2).

With the way 2.4 signals work, power output does not equal range (though it is a factor). The 8FG is a "full range" system. While maintaining line-of-sight you should be good for 1 to 2 miles range, or so.

I've never flown far enough away in normal mode to lose the signal.

In power down range check mode with the receiver (R606FS) on a wooden bench with the antennas parallel to the transmitter's I was able to maintain full control out to about 300 paces across a grass field.

Throttle/Motor lock on ALL Futaba?

Hi,
Me and my son have three Futaba FASST Radios, 8FG, 7C & 6EX that we fly Electric airplanes with.
On the 8FG and 7C I have managed to program Trottle/Motor Lock to a switch with good help from people at this forum.
But with the 6EX I have had no luck.
Anyone know if there is possible to have throttle/motor lock for Electrif flight on Futaba 6EX FASST (and how to do it)?

I really do lake the safety with the Trottle Lock and I think it should be there from the start on all radios.

Throttle lock out

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petrik59

Hi,
Me and my son have three Futaba FASST Radios, 8FG, 7C & 6EX that we fly Electric airplanes with.
On the 8FG and 7C I have managed to program Trottle/Motor Lock to a switch with good help from people at this forum.
But with the 6EX I have had no luck.
Anyone know if there is possible to have throttle/motor lock for Electrif flight on Futaba 6EX FASST (and how to do it)?

I really do lake the safety with the Trottle Lock and I think it should be there from the start on all radios.

Yeah, you'll probably have to do a custom mix with throttle or motor functions, assuming you used one of those for your flaps. I suppose you could do a flaps to throttle/motor mix to allow you to use the other built in mixing options, if you're not already using the flaps function.

Using airbreaks for speed delay instead might be another option.

Now if we could just get a general servo/channel speed delay option in a future update instead of doing it in these roundabout ways... (Not so subtle friendly prodding. )

I'm personally fine with being a satisfied customer; it allows me to share my unbiased opinion with my fellow hobbyists. Reading a lot of what Malcolm has had to say, I'm guessing he has a similar take on things. But yes, he is definitely a great knowledge contributor to us 8FG users, even since his very first post at RCG, if I remember correctly.

I also like that Steve, Bax, and a few others from "Futaba America" have contributed a lot as well.